Cover of Portal 2

Portal 2 co-op

Split-screen for 2 players · online co-op up to 2

2011 · Valve · 92/100 · ~10 hours

Split-screen

Yes

PC, PS3, Xbox 360, Mac, Linux

Local

2 players

Online

co-op up to 2

Cross-play

Not confirmed

Co-op at a glance

Split-screen
Yes
Local co-op
2 players
Online co-op
2 players
Full campaign in co-op
Not documented
Cross-play
Not documented
LAN
Yes
Developer
Valve
Series
Portal

Co-op details come from the IGDB games database. Missing entries mean “not documented”, not necessarily “not available”. Data checked:

What it is

Sequel to the acclaimed Portal (2007), Portal 2 pits the protagonist of the original game, Chell, and her new robot friend, Wheatley, against more puzzles conceived by GLaDOS, an A.I. with the sole purpose of testing the Portal Gun's mechanics and taking revenge on Chell for the events of Portal. As a result of several interactions and revelations, Chell once again pushes to escape Aperture Science Labs.

You lost your memory, you are alone in a world full of danger, and your mission is survive using your mind. The only way to get out from this hell is.....Hi i'm GLAdOS, and welcome to the amazing world of portal 2, here i will expose you to a lot of tests, and try to k.. help Aperture Science envolve in a new era. Your job is advance in the levels i propose and get better and better, you will have an portal gun to help you, and remember nothing is impossible if you try, and try again and again and again.... The puzzles are waiting for you!

Frequently asked

Does Portal 2 have split screen?

Yes. Portal 2 has split screen on PC, PS3, Xbox 360, Mac & Linux, locally for 2 players.

How many players can play Portal 2 locally and online?

Locally: 2 players. Online: co-op up to 2.

Does Portal 2 support cross-play?

No cross-play is confirmed for Portal 2. Our cross-play data comes from a hand-maintained list, because the games database has no field for it.

How long is Portal 2?

A typical playthrough is reported at around 10 hours.

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